Introduction This vintage Seiko 5 Automatic Ref. 7009-876A is a distinctive example of Seiko’s practical mechanical watches from the early 1980s. It features an attractive silver-white horizontally textured dial, gold-tone applied hour markers and hands, and the classic day-date display at 3 o’clock. The angular stainless-steel case and restrained two-tone dial details give the watch a characteristic early-1980s Japanese design, while the automatic calibre 7009 represents the robust and straightforward engineering for which the Seiko 5 family became well known. Historical & Collector Value Based on the case-back serial number 2N6052 and the production period of the calibre 7009, this watch is estimated to date from circa November 1982. Seiko serial dating uses the first character for the final digit of the production year and “N” for November; the movement and reference are then used to determine the appropriate decade. The 7009 generation occupies an interesting place in Seiko 5 history, representing the transition into the design language of the 1980s. The calibre is a 17-jewel automatic movement operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. What makes this example particularly appealing is its combination of the textured light dial, gold-tone details, blue Saturday indication, and geometric decorative markers at 12 and 6 o’clock—a configuration that gives it considerably more visual character than many standard Seiko 5 models of the period. Specifications Brand: Seiko Series: Seiko 5 Automatic Reference: 7009-876A Serial Number: 2N6052 Estimated Production: Circa November 1982 Movement: Seiko Calibre 7009 automatic, 17 jewels Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day and date Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: Approx. 37.4 mm Thickness: Approx. 10.8 mm Lug Width: Approx. 19 mm Bracelet Width: Approx. 17 mm Wrist Circumference: Approx. 19 cm Weight: Approx. 84 g Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with Maruman MB-15 marked clasp; considered a replacement/aftermarket bracelet Dial: Silver-white textured dial with gold-tone applied markers and hands Dial Code: 7009 449R RP Case Back: Stainless steel, marked 7009-876A Management Number: 26H014 Condition This is a genuine vintage watch more than four decades old and shows normal signs of previous use. The stainless-steel case and bezel show visible scratches, small marks and wear consistent with age. The bracelet and clasp also show surface scratches and signs of use. The dial remains attractive overall, with some minor age-related marks visible under close inspection. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. The watch has been fully checked for operation. The automatic movement, time display, and calendar functions have been checked and are operating. As this is a vintage watch, no guarantee of modern water resistance is given. Contact with water should therefore be avoided. Service History All functions have been checked and confirmed to operate at the time of listing. Vintage mechanical watches may show variations in daily accuracy depending on position, temperature, power reserve and wearing conditions. The watch should therefore be appreciated as a vintage mechanical timepiece rather than judged by modern quartz standards. Shipping & Customs The watch will be carefully packed for international shipment. Import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees and any other charges imposed by the destination country are not included in the purchase price or shipping cost and are the responsibility of the buyer. IMPORTANT – Customs & Import Taxes If customs duties / VAT are not paid by the buyer, the parcel cannot be delivered and will be returned. In such cases, the sale will not be refunded. Please make sure to pay all customs charges promptly.